On 18 April 2009, the band announced on its site that it was no longer Pretty Balanced, but would instead be performing under the name The Alphabet. On the band's website, Shimer says "it was a long time coming; we talked about it for well over a year and finally settled on one we all really loved. one of the main beefs with "pretty balanced" was that people had a hard time remembering it (got a lot of "perfectly balance" and stuff) and also, it was a little complacent for what we've become. and as anna maria stjarnell pointed out in her review on collected sounds, "pretty balanced make an album that is anything but." she meant it as a compliment, and we took it that way. it is good to be excitingly funny-looking and terrifyingly aschew."
On 17 February 2010, Jude announced on their blog for side project The Sneaky Mister that the band had recently dissolved.
The musicians were Jude Shimer (also of The Sneaky Mister), Forest Christenson (also of Solarist, formerly The Liberty Tax), and Parker Ross.
Sanctuary
Pretty Balanced Lyrics
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You know the rules and so do I
A full commitment's what I'm thinking of
You wouldn't get this from any other guy
I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling
Gotta make you understand
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
We've known each other for so long
Your heart's been aching, but
You're too shy to say it
Inside, we both know what's been going on
We know the game and we're gonna play it
And if you ask me how I'm feeling
Don't tell me you're too blind to see
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
(Ooh, give you up)
(Ooh, give you up)
Never gonna give, never gonna give
(Give you up)
Never gonna give, never gonna give
(Give you up)
We've known each other for so long
Your heart's been aching, but
You're too shy to say it
Inside, we both know what's been going on
We know the game and we're gonna play it
I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling
Gotta make you understand
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
Never gonna give you up
Never gonna let you down
Never gonna run around and desert you
Never gonna make you cry
Never gonna say goodbye
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
The lyrics are from the popular 1987 song "Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley. It is a classic love song about a man who wants to express his commitment and love to his significant other. The opening lines "We're no strangers to love, You know the rules and so do I" is an invitation to the listener to trust the singer as he is experienced in love and knows what it takes to commit fully to a relationship. He assures his partner that he will always be there for her, he will never let her down, desert her or make her cry.
As a listener, it is easy to see the true meaning of the song. The singer is trying to convince his partner that he loves her and will always be faithful. The lyrics "Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you" emphasize the sincerity of his commitment. There is mutual understanding between the singer and his partner, they know the game of love, and they are willing to play it.
Overall, the song's message is clear - a pledge of commitment and everlasting love. It has become an iconic song, used in many memes and pranks across social media. Despite the fun and sometimes foolish use of the song, it has remained relevant for its powerful message of committed love.
Line by Line Meaning
We're no strangers to love
We have a deep connection and familiarity with love.
You know the rules and so do I
We understand the expectations and obligations of love.
A full commitment's what I'm thinking of
I am fully invested in this relationship and willing to give it my all.
You wouldn't get this from any other guy
No one else can offer the level of commitment and love that I can.
I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling
I want to express my emotions honestly and openly to you.
Gotta make you understand
I need you to truly comprehend the depth of my feelings for you.
Never gonna give you up
I will never abandon or betray you.
Never gonna let you down
I will always be there for you and support you.
Never gonna run around and desert you
I will not stray from our commitment and leave you behind.
Never gonna make you cry
I will do everything in my power to prevent causing you emotional pain.
Never gonna say goodbye
I will never willingly end our relationship or leave you behind.
Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you
I will always be truthful with you and never deceive you, causing emotional harm.
We've known each other for so long
Our relationship has been built over a long period of time.
Your heart's been aching, but
I know that you've been in emotional pain.
You're too shy to say it
You find it difficult to express your emotions outwardly.
Inside, we both know what's been going on
We both understand the emotions and feelings that are present in our relationship.
We know the game and we're gonna play it
We understand the complexities of love and relationships, and we are committed to navigating them together.
And if you ask me how I'm feeling
I am open and willing to share my emotions with you, if you ask.
Don't tell me you're too blind to see
I am confident that you are aware of and understand the depth of my feelings.
(Ooh, give you up)
Repeating the refrain of the chorus, emphasizing my commitment to our relationship.
Never gonna give, never gonna give
Continuing to express my unwavering commitment to you.
Writer(s): forest walker christenson-wick
Contributed by Carter R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.